Speech and Language Therapist

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a dynamic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) with opportunities available across the acute inpatient wards at The Royal Stoke University Hospital. The post holder will be required to manage a varied caseload of patients with communication difficulties and dysphagia arising from a range of aetiologies.

Main duties of the job

To have professional and clinical knowledge of acquired communication disorders and dysphagia.

To carry out independent assessment of speech and language disorders, with the implementation and evaluation of care/support package

Development of clinical skills in dysphagia.

Demonstrate initiative and autonomy, whilst being creative in finding solutions to problems.

Supervisory responsibilities as required.

To contribute to service development as part of the wider SLT team.

Always demonstrate the Trust values of: Together, Compassion, Safe and Improving.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6235017

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Rd

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Lois Dale, tel: 01782 674338 lois.dale@uhnm.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Lois Dale, tel: 01782 674338 lois.dale@uhnm.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of assessment and management of speech and language disorders.
  • Experience of caseload management and caseload prioritisation

Desirable

  • Previously worked in a hospital setting.
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualification

Essential

  • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
  • Registration with HCPC and RCSLT

Desirable

  • Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent
  • Completed RCSLT dysphagia competency framework to minimum Level A
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of assessment and management of speech and language disorders.
  • Experience of caseload management and caseload prioritisation

Desirable

  • Previously worked in a hospital setting.
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualification

Essential

  • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
  • Registration with HCPC and RCSLT

Desirable

  • Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent
  • Completed RCSLT dysphagia competency framework to minimum Level A

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Rd

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Rd

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Speech and Language Therapist, Clinical Lead

Lois Dale

lois.dale@uhnm.nhs.uk

07182674338

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6235017

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Rd

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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